Lazio confirmed on their official website that a press conference will take place at 19.00 local time to unveil the former Manchester United man, who is set to join Vladimir Petkovic’s squad in time for this weekend’s key clash with Napoli.

Early on Wednesday morning, Saha indicated via his Twitter account that he was heading for the Italian capital.

Bonjour. Escale a Paris et maintenant direction Rome. Now in Paris now direction Rome. Good morning

Corriere dello Sport claim a five-month contract has been agreed, keeping him with the Biancocelesti until the end of the current campaign. The sports daily also say Saha will earn around €500,000 during his stay.

The former France international had his contract with Sunderland terminated on transfer deadline day after joining them last August on a short-term deal. He made 14 appearances under Martin O’ Neill, failing to score a single goal.